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Squirrel vs Loginput for macOS: catalog facts
Squirrel	Loginput for macOS
Free Free and open source, with optional donations to the developer.	Paid One-time single-user lifetime licence at 88 yuan, with a free trial download.
macOS	macOS
Many Chinese input schemes, from Pinyin to Cangjie and Jyutping Custom input schemes can be written and shared	Matches the native macOS input method style by default Supports Wubi, Shuangpin, Cangjie and Jiandao
Configuration is done through text files and takes some learning Documentation is mainly in Chinese	Paid licence, non-refundable Website and documentation mainly in Chinese
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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